Strikers let down new football coach

Trinidad and Tobago football coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier has called for more urgency from his forwards following Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to top local clubVibe CT 105 W Connection.

Fevrier pointed out that he was disappointed with the finishing power of the national strikers. “There were certain things I was pleased about in the match. There were a lot of positives. I asked the players to simply put into practice what we had done over the three past sessions and was pleased that we did so to an extent. “As a team our preparation and defending was quite good but I think we were poor in the offensive part of the game and this was evident in our finishing. To create so many chances and not convert any is like committing  a crime,” Fevrier said. “I’m hoping that we can work on the players mentally and must concentrate on attitude, particularly in training sessions. We must work on our weak areas in a professional manner. We must analyse players more during training and matches.

“We cannot be guessing but we need to know exactly what the players are doing and how well they are doing it. Statistics will be important in this aspect as well,” he added. The St Lucian-born coach will today announce a squad to travel to Africa on May 28 for matches against Kenya, Botswana and South Africa. Scottish-based striker Collin Samuels is the only name added to list of overseas-based players who will make the trip. Also included are Wrexham duo Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards, Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Clayton Ince and Longford Town defender Avery John. The new coach said Connection striker Arnold Dwarika will not be considered for the upcoming tour but will be in line for selection for matches to follow.